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Topic: Scared of having an allergic reaction? (Read 232 times)

On and off I have this really weird fear that I'm going to have an allergic reaction when I eat something. I think I'm mildly allergic to bananas, avocados, and figs because I get bad stomach cramps when I eat them, but I've never had swelling or anything. Last night I ate an apple, and my mouth itched a little, and then I was 100% convinced that my tongue was swelling and I freaked out. I wasn't talking funny and it didn't look swollen at all, but I still had a panic attack over it. Does anyone else deal with this or know how to cope?

I have mouth burning when I eat bananas too; google oral allergy syndrome. I didn't know what it was until I found out my sister in law had the same thing; something to do with a pollen reaction. She can't have apples, either. I get a burning mouth, sneezing and runny nose with cucumbers, bananas, and I'm afraid to try avocados because when I use skin care products with it, I break out in a painful rash.

FWIW I've eaten cucumbers in chopped salads before because I didn't want to waste the time sending the food back, and all I got was bad hay fever and a burning mouth, no serious allergic reaction. I think this kind of reaction is pretty mild and not the same as a dangerous food allergy.

My mind just always jumps to the worst possible conclusion lol. Like lately every time that I eat, I'm scared that I'm going to have a reaction, especially if it contains a fruit or vegetable. My throat feels super tight, but it's been staying that way. I'm going to go to an allergist to get tested just to be sure, but it's super exhausting being afraid to eat.